subsisting 1 of 2

present participle of subsist

subsisting

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsisting
Verb
  • Read More Anna Cafolla is American Vogue’s news editor, working across fashion, beauty, culture and living from London.
    Susan Devaney, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to reëvaluate existing accommodations.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The Golden Girls is one of the few major TV shows to utilize a pre-existing song as its theme song.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • To see all the looks from the 2025 Emmys red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Subsisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsisting. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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